Team Lead - Sergeant - Police Officer

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Children's Health is seeking a dedicated Public Safety officer for full-time, rotating shifts at their Indianapolis location. The role entails conducting patrols, responding to service calls, enforcing policies, and maintaining a safe environment for staff and guests.

The ideal candidate will require a high school diploma or GED, along with extensive law enforcement experience. Additional qualifications include a valid Indiana Driver's license and necessary law enforcement training.

Qualifications

• 5 years of law enforcement experience or 3 years with an Associate's degree.
• Current Indiana Driver's License required.
• Completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Tier I or II training is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrols in and around properties.
• Respond to calls for service and criminal incidents.
• Oversee shift operations and supervise personnel.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Communication

Leadership

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Associate's degree

Tools

Computers and various software programs

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Full-Time Rotating Shifts (6pm to 6am OR 6am - 6pm)

Work Location: On-site Riley Children’s Hospital

Department Supported: Public Safety

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct rounding and foot and vehicle patrols in and around properties owned, leased, or occupied by IU Health.
• Respond to calls for service.
• Enforce and assist in the enforcement of IU Health rules, regulations, policies, and state statutes.
• Provide direction and guidance to team members, guests, and patients.
• Assist teams with de‑escalating tense, uncertain and emotional situations.
• Proactively work to prevent crime and safety incidents.
• Respond to and investigate criminal activity and vehicle crashes as needed.
• Maintain records and logs and complete written reports as required.
• Perform physical security screening as required.
• Create a safe healthcare environment for team members, patients, and guests.
• Oversee shift operations and supervise police officers and Public Safety Officers.
• Issue work assignments and supervise work activities of all assigned personnel.
• Complete and approve work schedules to ensure proper shift coverage.
• Assist other public safety agencies as needed.
• Respond to officers’ calls for assistance and assume on‑scene command of critical incidents.
• Control and assess situations, identify appropriate actions to preserve crime scenes, compile critical information and coordinate activities with other jurisdictions.
• Act in capacity of senior departmental officer in absence of more senior ranking officer.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the chain of command.

Requirements

• Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent and five (5) years of law enforcement experience. OR Associate’s degree and three (3) years of law enforcement experience.
• Requires current non-restricted Indiana Driver’s License.
• Requires previous successful completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Tier I or II training, successful completion of the IU Health DPS field training program.
• Must be able to obtain NCIC/IDACS certification and access.
• Must not have convictions for felony, domestic violence or violent misdemeanor offenses.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment background investigation, drug screening and psychological exam.
• Requires working knowledge of computers and various software programs.
• Have never had law enforcement officer license denied by final order or revoked.
• Not currently on suspension or have a voluntary surrender of a law enforcement license currently effective.

Benchmarks

• 3 months - Successfully integrate into leadership team, demonstrate understanding of department policies, hospital operations, and leadership expectations, build positive relationships with officers and clinical team.
• 6 months - Effectively manage performance, coaching, and accountability within assigned team, demonstrate strong collaboration with clinical and operational partners, contribute to recruitment, retention, and employee engagement, support department initiatives and special projects.
• 12 months - Recognized as a trusted leader by staff and clinical partners, demonstrate measurable impact on team, performance, engagement, and operational excellence, develop future leaders through mentoring and coaching, advance strategic goals related to safety, service and organizational culture.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.